Ohio
Kenton is a small city in Ohio with a population of 7,607. Residents earn $47,667 per year, which is 37% below the national average.
Based on current data, Kenton receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Kenton has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Kenton is $47,667, 37% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 16.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Kenton is $98,100, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $642 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Kenton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 110 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,423 per 100,000, 126% above the national average.
14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Kenton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches, including 25.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,667 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,287 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $960 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,072 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.4% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 563 |
| County GDP | $1,365M |
| Restaurants | 56 |
| Healthcare | 46 |
| Retail | 71 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,076 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.14% |
| Commute Time | 20.6 min |
| Work from Home | 1.3% |
| Census Median | $98,100 |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $168,613 |
| Census Median Rent | $642 |
| 45% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,076 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.14% |
| Obesity | 43.7% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.0% |
| Heart Disease | 7.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.3% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 10.1% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.9% |
| Depression | 28.6% |
| Mental Distress | 21.7% |
| Physical Distress | 16.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.6% |
| Premature Death | 12,366/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 56.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 46 |
| Total Violent | 110.0/100K |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 24.4/100K |
| Robbery | 36.7/100K |
| Assault | 48.9/100K |
| Total Property | 4,423.3/100K |
| 126% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 989.7/100K |
| Theft | 3,409.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 24.4/100K |
| Arson | 24.4/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.6 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 25.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 966 ft (294 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,524/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6445°N, 83.6100°W |
| County FIPS | 39065 |
Winner: Republican by 54.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.4% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,524/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 46 |
| Restaurants | 56 |
| Retail Stores | 71 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 20.6 min |
| Work from Home | 1.3% |